Question

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We only combine like terms when the like terms are
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Answer 1

Like Terms: Terms that have identical variable parts (same variable(s) and same exponent(s)). When simplifying using addition and subtraction, you combine “like terms” by keeping the "like term" and adding or subtracting the numerical coefficients.

Answer 2

Explanation:

We only combine like terms when the like terms are alike

To combine like terms, we have to add the coefficients and keep the variables the same. We add like terms to make one term. Example: 7x+3x both are like terms we can combine together and write 10x.